Berkeley Springs High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Berkeley Springs, WV)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY It itas been said . . . there is nothing like your Senior year . . . and there are 54 of us willing to agree. It seems like only yesterday 91 green Freshmen entered these familiar doors . . . under the leadership of Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Conley . . . there were many- good times. The following September found 70 not so green” Sophomores . . . of course we had the same advisers . . . and a most memorable happening was the Christmas party given to the Freshmen . . . the surprise of our candidate Janet DeLawder winning the “Queen of Charm” . . . these all helped make our Sophomore year one to remember. As Juniors we had more responsibilities . . . with the Junior and Senior Prom . . . and the banquet . . . our class was bound to be a good one that year . . . our new classmates soon became “old” and our class numbered 64 . . . Thanks- giving and then Christmas ... it wasn’t long ’til semester exams . . . we were well represented on the football field . . . basketball floor . . . band and glee clubs . . . Junior class play came next . . . the celebration afterwards . . . the excite- ment of the arrival of our class rings . . . winning the “Queen of Charm” contest for the second year . . . and so the year ended only for us to return again as SENIORS. The last chapter of these wonderful years is tilled with many good times and friendships which will not be forgotten ... to Mrs. Conley and Mr. Lewis, we extend our thanks for their guidance and friendship ... to our principal, Mr. Ludwig . . . may be never have the troubles he has had the past four years . . . Julia our smiling President known and loved by all . . . Will) . . . our Vice- President never serious a moment . . . Betty . . . talented at dashing off amusing minutes . . . “Sammie” . . . the gal who kept the books balanced. In September we welcomed everyone, the “old and “new” classmates . . . getting acquainted with the new teachers . . . planning the Senior play . . . picking the cast . . . preparing for those quizzes . . . we knew bv October that this year was going to be busy. November soon came . . . class and club meetings were organized . . . some classmates bound the ties at the altar . . . others joined the service . . . but we still had 54 classmates left. . . our saving all the money we could for the trip . . . Senior class play . . . Senior football game vs. school team . . . we won, of course! Long anticipated December brought the magazine sales . . . the Christmas holidays. In “April” “spring fever” was the prevalent ailment . . . the arrival of the invitations and name cards . . . benefit game for the Seniors . . . P. O. D. movies . . . our wonderful bake sales . . . invitation to visit Shepherd college. With May came our last month of school . . . New York City trip . . . May Day Festival . . . the arrival of our Caps and Gowns . . . Junior-Senior Banquet- Prom . . . Step-Up Day . . . most of us started counting the days until graduation. Our last days as Seniors . . . the final pages of our history are filled with . . . exams . . . we worked and were rewarded by . . . picnics . . . commencement . . . Baccalaureate . . . Class Night . . . caps and gowns . . . gracious hand shakes from Mr. Ludwig . . . celebrations . . . farewell to classmates and friends to look forward to . . . memories to look back on . . . we say good-bye to you . . . Berkeley Springs High, our Alma Mater. ' Vic 1950 Warm Spring Helloes 21

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SENIORS PHILIP ALDEN DAVISON Gator He’s our comedian in P. O. D.. Hut. Stop it Cater,” you’re killing me! Band 1; International Relations 1. VADA LrRETTA MICHAEL Vada Sweet and cute, a little mite. The hoys all know her on sight. Dramatics Club 4; Associate Member of Masque and Gavel 4. ELEANOR JANE LUDWIG “Seafoo A swell girl, really ambitious Here's hoping you're granted your xvishts. Tri-Hi-V 3, 4; International Relations 3, 4; Intra- mural Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Associate Member of Masque and Gavel 4; Treasurer of Class 2; Student Council 4; Junior and Senior Lusher. ROBERT GREELEY YOST Greeley Rather quiet and rather shy, ”Robert” is a very nice guy. Football 2, 3. 4; J. V. Basketball I, 2; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. NOT PICTURED EMILY ODESSA WACHTER— Emmie l'ho is always sxcooning over Joe”? The name is Emily,” you must knoxe. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Masque and Gavel 4; Inter- national Relations 2; Hi-Light Staff 4; Dramatics Club 3; Press Club 4; Prompter and Make-Up Man- ager of Junior and Senior Class Plays. RICHARD REID ROCKWELL. SR Rocky Here’s a boy who can sing. Could he be our future Ring? President of Dramatics Club 4; Basketball 4; Drum Major of Band 2, 3. 4; Press Club 4; Junior and Senior (’Lass Plays; Student Council 1. The 1950 IT arm Sprint Echoes 20

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CLASS OFFICERS FRESHMAN President....................................................Grove Banks Vice-President.............................................Wilbert Long Secretary .......................... -......Janet DeLawder Treasurer......................... ........ ...........Betty Perry SOPHOMORE President.....................................................Jack Johnson Vice-President...............................................Jimmy Lawyer Secretary.........................................Judy Newcomer Treasurer ........................................Eleanor Ludwig JUNIOR President ........................................Janet DeLawder Vice-President .................................. Jack Johnson Secretary ........................................Judy Newcomer Treasurer..........................................Sylvia Morgret SENIOR President ........................................Julia Hovermale Vice-President ......................................Wilbert Long Secretary ................................. Betty Werdebaugh Treasurer..........................................Sylvia Morgret 22 The 1950 Warm Spring Echoes